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May 14, 2021
First event of summer taking place in June at Dallas Market Center

Dallas Market Center is preparing for record-setting attendance ahead of the summer edition of Total Home & Gift Market, June 23-29, 2021. New buyer applications are up by 50% in anticipation of first market of... more »

May 14, 2021
Share Your Story: Manor Paper Co.

A woman-owned business that has a goal to bring people joy! With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Share Your Story so we may share your story and help other independent... more »

May 13, 2021
Faire introduces program for new independent retailers

Faire has introduced Open with Faire, a program for new independent retail businesses, created to help retailers get all the inventory needed in order to open. Faire is committed to making it easier for new... more »

May 13, 2021
Gift Shop Plus seeks nominations for Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards

Recognizing the Gift + Stationery Industry's next generation of leaders, the 40 Under 40 Awards will honor 40 outstanding individuals making their marks on the industry. It's free to nominate. Gift Shop Plus and sister... more »

May 12, 2021
Surf Expo adds a new year-round digital market

Surf Expo, a boardsport and beach lifestyle industries’ marketplace, announced a new addition to their marketplace: Surf Expo Digital Market. The shows connect brands and retailers from across the globe to conduct business, learn, inspire,... more »

May 12, 2021
DMC’s June market offers hundreds of temporary exhibitors

Dallas Market Center is preparing for hundreds of temporary exhibitors across its marketplace in four distinct neighborhoods during the upcoming The Temps at Total Home & Gift Market, June 23-26. The show is the first... more »

May 11, 2021
Elliott enters agreement to acquire assets and business operations of Paper Source

Elliott Investment Management L.P. (“Elliott”) announced that funds it advises have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and business operations of Paper Source Inc. The acquisition of Paper Source by Elliott allows... more »

May 10, 2021
Leasing for Atlanta Apparel surges

The rapid recovery of the apparel industry is spurring an acceleration in showroom leasing for International Market Centers’ (IMC) Atlanta Apparel markets with nearly 50 new, expanded, relocated and renewed locations opening for the June... more »

May 10, 2021
Exhibitions fill a void left by economic crisis

Exhibitions, commonly referred to as trade shows or fairs, have a simple purpose – bringing industries together to build community and create supply chain opportunities. But the industry itself is not a simple one at... more »

May 6, 2021
Share Your Story: Adela’s Fine Gifts & Home Accents

An Iowa retailer with an eclectic mix of gifts, décor, jewelry and more With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Share Your Story so we may share your story and help... more »

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